Topic 4 - States of matter

A ________ has a definite shape and takes up a definite amount of space.

• solid

• liquid

• gas

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A ________ has a definite volume, but it does not have a definite shape.

• solid

• liquid

• gas

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A ________ has no definite shape or volume.

• solid

• liquid

• gas

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The ___________ of matter in most solids are packed together tightly and vibrate in place.

• Protons

• Electrons

• particles

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In general, the particles of a liquid are __________ tightly packed than those in a solid.

• more

• less

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The air that makes up the ______________ is a gas.

• atmosphere

• ocean

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The particles in a gas are ___________ apart than those of solids or liquids.

• farther

• never

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How do particles act in a liquid?

• Every particle stays in one spot.

• Particles spread far apart from one another.

• Particles slide past one another

• Particles squeeze together to fit into small spaces.

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In a solid, particles ________________

• move freely

• slide past one another

• have large amount of energy

• do not have much room to move

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Identify the particles.

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• none

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